Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso hosted "The Chisholm Effect" event to honor Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, featuring a panel of her former colleagues. Held at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, it highlighted Chisholm's legacy as the first Black woman elected to Congress and her role as a presidential candidate in 1972. Attendees praised her impact on civil rights and the political landscape, noting that many current leaders, including Kamala Harris, have benefited from her trailblazing efforts. Personal stories shared by former politicians underscored Chisholm's significant influence in local and national politics.
Shirley Chisholm grew up just steps away from Brooklyn Children's Museum, in the very neighborhood she would later champion in Congress.
There's some things that we could learn from: the way that she handled herself, the way that she moved, and how she was able to do the unthinkable. Kamala Harris stands on her shoulders.
She was 5'3, 103 pounds, but she was big, bad, and bossy as ever, and did some amazing things.
Chisholm made history in 1968 as the first Black woman elected to Congress and became the first woman to run for president.
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